--- title: "2015-2020 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity and Specs" description: "The 2015-2020 Ford F-150 tows up to 13,200 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 23 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2015-2020 Ford F-150, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/specs" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2015-2020 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity and Key Specifications The 2015-2020 Ford F-150 tows up to 13,200 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 23 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2015-2020 Ford F-150, by engine and drivetrain. **Quick answer**: The 2015-2020 Ford F-150 tows up to 13,200 lbs when properly equipped. Engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration all move the real number down; the door-jamb placard for your exact build governs. ## 2015-2020 Ford F-150 key specs | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Towing capacity (max) | 13,200 lbs | | Fuel tank | 23 gallons | | Fuel economy | Best sellers, 2WD: 20/26 (2.7L EB), 19/25 (3.3L), 17/23 (5.0L), 18/25 (3.5L EB), 22/30 (3.0L diesel); subtract ~1-2 mpg for 4x4. Fuel tank 23 gal std, 26 gal ext-range, 36 gal option. Max tow 12,200 lbs (2015-17) / 13,200 lbs (2018-20 3.5L EB Max Tow). | | Key fob battery | CR2032 (flip key); two CR2025 (2015-17 intelligent-access fob); CR2450 (2018+ smart fob), open the fob and match the old cell | ## 2015-2020 Ford F-150 engines | Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 (naturally aspirated, 2015-2017) | XL, XLT (base engine 2015-2017) | 282 hp | Regular 87 octane (flex-fuel) | | 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 (2018-2020) | XL, XLT (base engine 2018-2020) | 290 hp | Regular 87 octane (flex-fuel) | | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (Nano) | XL, XLT, Lariat (volume mid-range engine) | 325 hp | Regular 87 octane | | 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (Coyote; 385 hp 2015-17, 395 hp 2018-20) | XL-Platinum, King Ranch; standard on some Lariat configs | 395 hp | Regular 87 octane (flex-fuel) | | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (1st gen 2015-16, 365 hp; 2nd gen PFDI 2017-20, 375 hp; Raptor HO 450 hp) | XLT-Limited; Raptor (High Output) | 375 hp | Regular 87 octane (premium recommended for max towing/Raptor) | | 3.0L Power Stroke turbodiesel V6 (2018-2020) | Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum (XL/XLT fleet) | 250 hp | Ultra-low-sulfur diesel; DEF tank must be kept filled | ## Which Ford F-150 model years does this cover? These specs specifications apply to every Ford F-150 built from 2015 through 2020, the 13th generation (2015-2020, aluminum body), full-size pickup (aluminum body, steel frame). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2015 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015) - [2016 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2016) - [2017 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2017) - [2018 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2018) - [2019 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2019) - [2020 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2020) ## What changed during the 2015-2020 Ford F-150 | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2015 | All-new aluminum body (~700 lb lighter); 2.7L EcoBoost debuts; 5.0L drops to 7.7 qt oil capacity (through 2017) | | 2017 | Raptor returns (450-hp 3.5L HO); second-gen PFDI 3.5L EcoBoost + 10R80 10-speed introduced (MERCON ULV fluid) | | 2018 | Facelift: 3.3L replaces 3.5L NA base engine, 5.0L rises to 395 hp and 8.8 qt capacity, 10-speed spreads to 2.7L/5.0L, Auto Start-Stop standard on EcoBoost | | 2018-2020 | 3.0L Power Stroke diesel offered (from mid-2018) | | 2020 | Final year of the generation; carryover mechanicals | ## 2015-2020 Ford F-150 specs: common questions ### How much can a 2015-2020 Ford F-150 tow? Up to 13,200 lbs when properly equipped. That is a maximum for the best-configured version, engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration, and towing package all move the real number down, and the door-jamb placard plus the towing guide for your exact build is what governs. ### How big is the fuel tank on a 2015-2020 Ford F-150? 23 gallons. ### What gas mileage does a 2015-2020 Ford F-150 get? Best sellers, 2WD: 20/26 (2.7L EB), 19/25 (3.3L), 17/23 (5.0L), 18/25 (3.5L EB), 22/30 (3.0L diesel); subtract ~1-2 mpg for 4x4. Fuel tank 23 gal std, 26 gal ext-range, 36 gal option. Max tow 12,200 lbs (2015-17) / 13,200 lbs (2018-20 3.5L EB Max Tow). on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [Blauparts / Ford owner-manual data, 13th-gen oil capacities by engine](https://www.blauparts.com/ford-f-150-oil-change-kit-2018-20-5-0l-v8-5w20.html) - [NOLN Tech Spec, 2018 Ford F-150 service specifications](https://www.noln.net/topics/news/article/11496835/tech-spec-2018-ford-f-150-2018-03-01) - [NHTSA recall 20V-332, brake master cylinder, 2014-2017 F-150 3.5L EB](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V332-1472.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 17V-652 / Ford 17S33, door latch](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCMN-17V652-3541.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 18V-568, seat belt pretensioners](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCLRPT-18V568-3762.PDF) - [Motorcraft FL-2081 diesel oil filter fitment (2018-2021 3.0L Power Stroke)](https://puredieselpower.com/ford/2018-2021-f-150-powerstroke/2018-2021-ford-3.0l-powerstroke-upgraded-replacement-parts/18-21-ford-f-150-3.0l-powerstroke-ford-motocraft-oil-filter-fl-2081) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2018 Ford F-150 EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2018_Ford_F150.shtml) - [Hardrock Offroad, F-150 OEM wheel/tire fitment guide by generation](https://hardrockoffroad.com/fitment-guides/ford-f150/) - [BatteryMart / Interstate, 2015-2020 F-150 H6/H7 battery fitment](https://www.batterymart.com/c-ford-f-150-car-battery.html) ## Other Ford F-150 generations - [2021-2025 Ford F-150 specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/specs) - [2012-2014 Ford F-150 specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/specs) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/specs). ## More for the 2015-2020 Ford F-150 - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.